4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
adverb
• To the degree or extent indicated.
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
interjection
• Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
Example sentence • I need to return this borrowed pencil to her.
2 1 verb v noun
• the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
3 1 adjective adj noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
5 2 noun n noun
• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
7 3 noun n noun
• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
Example sentence • The genesis of her career as a singer began in high school.
7 3 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
10 3 noun n noun
• corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Example sentence • The athlete uses a prosthesis to enhance his performance.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
12 5 noun n noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
6 2 noun n noun
• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Example sentence • After the tornado, there was debris scattered across the neighborhood.
9 4 noun n noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
4 2 noun n noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • The iris is the national flower of France.
5 2 noun
• United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
6 2 noun n noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
3 1 noun n noun
• a female person who has the same parents as another person
Example sentence • I'm going to grab lunch with my sis .
11 5 noun n noun
• the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
Example sentence • There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of telekinesis .
6 2 noun n noun
• a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
Example sentence • I enjoy playing tennis with my friends on the weekends.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • Love is the antithesis of hate.
8 3 noun n noun
• (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
Example sentence • The doctor performed a centesis to drain fluid from the patient's knee.
8 4 noun n noun
• increased secretion of urine; if not due to increased liquid intake or to the action of a diuretic drug it can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus
Example sentence • The patient experienced excessive diuresis after receiving the diuretic medication.
6 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Example sentence • The patient experienced sudden emesis after eating spoiled food.
8 4 noun n noun
• an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
Example sentence • The scholar wrote an insightful exegesis of the ancient text.
7 3 noun n noun
• a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation
Example sentence • Swimming is an example of animal movement known as aquatic kinesis .
11 4 noun n noun
• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis .
7 3 noun n noun
• a slight or partial paralysis
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with facial paresis , resulting in a drooping of the mouth.
9 3 noun n noun
• The prepending of phonemes at the beginning of a word without changing its morphological structure, as in Spanish esfera from Latin sphaera (expected form would be *sfera).
Example sentence • He was fitted with a prothesis after losing his leg in a car accident.
9 4 noun n noun
• the citadel in ancient Greek towns
6 3 noun n
13 6 noun n noun
• (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
Example sentence • The doctor recommended amniocentesis to determine if there were any chromosomal abnormalities.
9 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of a joint or joints
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from arthritis and finds it difficult to move her joints.
10 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
Example sentence • My sister has been suffering from bronchitis for the past week.
7 2 noun n noun
• alternative names for the body of a human being
Example sentence • The mechanic inspected the car's chassis for any damage.
14 5 noun n noun
• synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water; limited to certain bacteria and fungi
Example sentence • Deep-sea ecosystems rely on chemosynthesis as a primary source of energy.
9 3 noun n noun
• a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
Example sentence • The primary cause of cirrhosis is chronic alcoholism.
8 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
11 5 noun n noun
• the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
Example sentence • Excessive diaphoresis can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
3 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• (Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
15 6 noun n noun
• the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode
Example sentence • The gel used in gel electrophoresis is made of agarose or polyacrylamide.
8 3 noun n noun
• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • I received a gratis ticket to the concert from a friend.
9 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
Example sentence • He contracted hepatitis from contaminated food.
6 2 noun n noun
• overbearing pride or presumption
Example sentence • His hubris led him to believe he was invincible.
8 3 noun n noun
• a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
Example sentence • She underwent hypnosis to try and quit smoking.
13 6 noun n noun
• therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues
Example sentence • Some people with excessive sweating find that iontophoresis can help reduce their symptoms.
4 1 noun n noun
• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
Example sentence • She admired the intricate designs on the kris displayed at the museum.
6 2 noun n noun
• predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
Example sentence • The mantis is a fascinating insect known for its distinctive appearance and hunting skills.
5 2 noun n noun
• common Old World thrush noted for its song
Example sentence • The mavis is a species of thrush that is known for its melodious song.
10 4 noun n noun
• infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
Example sentence • Johnny was hospitalized with meningitis and had to receive immediate treatment.
10 4 noun n noun
• a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
Example sentence • New York City is often referred to as the metropolis of the United States.
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